permanent dirt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tattoo
  2. Any form of tattoo, piercing, (deliberate) scarring or other body modification that is considered permanent or would take significant effort to remove.
  3. A hair dye or permanent wave that must be allowed to grow out or be reversed by repeating the process, that will not wash out.

Word forms

permanent dirt

Etymology

Originated as a slang term in tattoo and piercing parlours in Californian counter culture but has gained traction in mainstream society and other areas.

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